In July 2019, a severe toxic algal bloom began spreading over the western basin of Lake Erie.
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The record-breaking belt of brown algae stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, and it is likely here to stay.
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Harmless phytoplankton put on a stunning display, while another less-visible species wreaked havoc on salmon farms.
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Fueled by the Oyashio current, the waters off of northeastern Japan support a bounty of phytoplankton and fishes.